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Big Bang Depeche Mode – In Aid Of Teenage Cancer Trust
Monday 8 February

Depeche Mode and Hublot launch the auction of the most exclusive collector’s pieces in the history of Rock and Roll with all proceeds donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Bidding begins 8 February and terminates 24 February

Twelve unique timepieces bearing the album artwork of Depeche Mode’s legendary studio albums will be sold via an online auction with all proceeds from the sale going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

As of 8 February 2010, the auction site can be accessed directly from: www.patrizziauction.com, www.hublot.com, www.depechemode.com and, www.teenagecancertrust.org.

On 17 February Depeche Mode will open the 10th season of concerts organized by the charity Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) at the Royal Albert Hall in London with The Horrors announced as their special guests.

On this occasion, and in support of this cause, Depeche Mode and Hublot have joined forces to produce twelve exclusive boxed sets. Inside these exquisitely designed presentation boxes, fans of Depeche Mode will find a treasure chest of exclusive materials chosen by the band.

Each box contains:

	–	A deluxe vinyl version of the album
	–	A USB Key containing a digital edition of the album and documentary about the making of the album
	–	An original album artwork print and a framed gold CD.
	–	In addition each box will boast a photograph signed by all members of the group who contributed to the album including Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder.

Geneva based auction house Patrizzi & Co and Liveauctioneers.com have graciously donated both their time and energy to this noble cause, in providing the most secure state of the art, online auction system coupled with an unparalleled global auction service and expertise.

All proceeds from this unique auction, which closes on 24 February will be presented to the Teenage Cancer Trust on 26 February at the penultimate concert of Depeche Mode’s “Sounds of The Universe Tour” in Dusseldorf.

For more information about the Teenage Cancer Trust, visit their official website www.teenagecancertrust.org

Online Auction

Starts 8 February 2010 and terminates on the 24 February 2010.

For more details and to bid visit: www.patrizziauction.com

A selection of the pieces

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Technical details

BIG BANG DEPECHE MODE

Case	“Big Bang” diameter 44.5 mm in sandblasted black ceramic
Bezel	Sandblasted black ceramic with 6 H-shaped Titanium black PVD screws, sunken, polished and blocked
Crystal	Sapphire with anti-reflection treatment
Bezel lug	Black composite resin
Lateral inserts	Black composite resin
Back	Sandblasted Black ceramic with sapphire crystal with album logo
Crown	Steel black PVD, with natural black rubber insert
Push-pieces	Steel black PVD, rectangular, with natural black rubber insert
Water-resistance	100 m or 10 ATM
Dial	Matt black with black superluminova applique indices Numerals and album artwork between 3 and 9 o’clock
Hands	Faceted matt black
Movement	HUB4100 Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding
No. of components	252
Rubies	28
Bridges	Satin-finish, chamfered, polished
Screws	Black PVD
Calendar	Trapezoid aperture at 4.30, black background, shiny black numeral
Oscillating weight	Tungsten carbide with dimpled surface treated in black PVD
Bottom plate	Sand-blasted rhodium-plated
Barrel	With reinforced spring
Escapement	Glucydur balance spring
Power Reserve	42 hours
Strap	Black Alligator Rubber with dial matching stitching
Clasp	sandblasted steel black PVD
Limited Edition	12 Unique pieces numbered 1/1